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    By 2030, digital economy to fuel 20% of India’s national income: MeitY

    • 23.01.2025
    • Storyboard18

    India’s digital economy is expected to grow almost twice as fast as the overall economy, contributing to nearly one-fifth of national income by 2030, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in its latest report.

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    DPDP Rules: India’s new data protection rules will set global standards, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

    • 23.01.2025
    • Storyboard18

    Ashwini Vaishnaw argues that India’s Digital Personal Data Protection framework offers a flexible, innovation-friendly alternative to the EU’s GDPR, with global implications for data governance.

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    FICCI Frames names Ayushmann Khurrana as its first brand ambassador

    • 23.01.2025
    • BestMediaInfo

    FICCI Frames is gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year and Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has been announced as the brand ambassador for the occasion as the face of the media and entertainment industry of India.

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    ‘Squid Game’ Soars To Nearly 5B Minutes Viewed In Season 2 Debut Week; Nielsen Reports 8 Billion-Minute Titles Over Christmas

    • 23.01.2025
    • Deadline

    It should come as no surprise that Squid Game dominated streaming following the Season 2 debut, but Nielsen‘s latest streaming report reveals that it actually set a record for a single week of viewership last year.

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    Like films, lower ticket price formula too flops

    • 23.01.2025
    • The Economic Times

    The failure of Hindi films 'Emergency' and 'Azaad' at the box office, even after reducing ticket prices to '99 on Cinema Lovers' Day, challenges the belief that lower prices drive high theatre attendance.

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    Another Sobering Snapshot of Hollywood’s Production Decline

    • 22.01.2025
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    A Luminate report finds the total number of TV episodes produced in 2024 fell by nearly 5,000 compared to just two years earlier as streaming and broadcast networks curb spending.

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    Saudi Film Commission to launch ‘Saudi Film Nights’ in India

    • 22.01.2025
    • BroadCastPro

    Saudi Film Commission has announced the upcoming launch of “Saudi Film Nights” in India, scheduled to run from January 31 to February 5.

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    Screen Wars: India’s multiplexes go slow on expansion amid box office woes

    • 22.01.2025
    • LiveMint

    India's cinema screen expansion is slowing due to a lacklustre box office and high real estate prices. Multiplex chains are strategically planning new openings while emphasising upgrades that promise better returns to ensure long-term viability.

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    Netflix explodes into a new era

    • 22.01.2025
    • LiveMint

    The streamer ends subscriber reporting with blowout numbers and a price hike, but its record market value sets a high bar going forward.

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    Connected TV in 2025: Why Indian advertisers are tuning in

    • 22.01.2025
    • exchange4media

    As we enter 2025, the Connected TV (CTV) advertising landscape in India has undergone a remarkable transformation, reshaping audience engagement and presenting unprecedented opportunities for marketers.

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